Utrecht
Utrecht is the lively, beating heart of Holland. It was built around the Dom tower, which you can see from any point in the city, so there is no way you can get lost in the attractive, car-free city centre. Utrecht boasts beautiful canals with extraordinary wharf cellars housing cafés and terraces by the water. As well as the Dom tower, Utrecht boasts hundreds of other monuments that each contribute to the special atmosphere in this centuries-old university town.
Things to do in Utrecht
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Shopping at the Hoog Catharijne mall or more peacefully around the canals.
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What to see in Utrecht
Admire Caravaggio in Utrecht
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Events in Utrecht
Exhibition Utrecht, Caravaggio and Europe
The exhibition Utrecht, Caravaggio and Europe at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht highlights three artists from Utrecht who traveled to Rome in the 17th century.
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Utrecht has some superb shopping to offer. A broad variety of shops and boutiques lines the canals and streets in the inner city. The city centre is small enough to explore on foot but big enough to entertain you for days with art and culture. The Rietveld Schröder Huis, Dick Bruna Huis, Catharijneconvent, Centraal Museum and Museum Speelklok are just a few of the many extraordinary places to visit. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, go for a walk in the Wilhelminapark, Lepelenburg park and botanical gardens. Or simply go for a stroll along the canals embracing the city centre.
